Mom Tips

Bowing to the demands of our readership the Kentucky Moms Blog will issue forth its second blog post on the subject of the heat trace and its importance in the struggle to keep the contents of a drum or pipe at an appropriate temperature. However, before we get into the meat and potatoes of this blog post it is probably important to discuss why Kentucky Moms are interested in this particular piece of technology in the first place. To be honest, we here at the Kentucky Moms blog do not know the specific answer to this question, however, we can speculate that Kentucky Moms probably want more information about this technology because they have drums or pipes with liquid contents that need to be kept above a specific temperature.

It goes without saying that the contents of an industrial drum or pipe need to be kept above a specific temperature in order to avoid freezing or spoilage. If the contents of a drum or pipe freeze or spoil it is likely that the contents will no longer be able to perform in the same manner in which they did before it froze or spoiled. For this reason the contents should be heated through the use of a trace.

Once the contents of a drum or pipe have been properly heated through the use of a trace a great many problems are likely to be solved or otherwise avoided. Kentucky Moms need the contents of their industrial drums and pipes to perform in the manner in which they were intended to be performed. That is why they would do well for themselves to keep the contents of their industrial drums and pipes heated through the use of a trace. In this way many of their problems can be avoided.

Many Kentucky Moms are on the prowl for a body shop Salt Lake City for some reason. In other posts on this blog we have discussed how far apart the states of Kentucky and Utah are. As such it would stand to reason if one asked the question why this was the case. As reasonable as that question may be it also happens to be beyond the scope of this article and will therefore receive no further attention. Accept to say that this article will proceed as if there is a reasonable purpose for Kentucky Moms to be looking for this particular service.

If Kentucky Moms are looking for a body shop that happens to be located in Salt Lake City, Utah they must first of all limit their search to the state of Utah and preferably to Salt Lake City itself. Certainly, it goes without saying that a body shop located in Salt Lake City will never be found within the state limits of Kentucky for reasons that should be obvious to anyone reading this post. Therefore, as attached as Kentucky Moms might be to the state of Kentucky it would not make sense to seek the body shop there.

Once the Kentucky Mom has limited her search to body shops that are actually located in the city of Salt Lake City it should be a relatively easy procedure to track down a body shop within that location. Once the Kentucky Mom has found the body shop the next step will be up to her. She may have to then drive the 1,000+ miles to Salt Lake City in order to have her car serviced there. One wonders what type of problem a Salt Lake City body shop would be able to repair that a Kentucky body shop would not but again that is beyond the scope of this article.

Hey Kentucky Moms, February is the month that you need to feel the heat trace for real! Now we all know that February is nature’s cruelest month. This is true even in those parts of Kentucky that experience mild winters. It is all relative and once one becomes accustomed to whatever particular environment in which they happen to find themselves living whatever the coldest month is will feel cold to them. Take it from me. I grew up in Connecticut and experienced cold winters all my life. I then moved to Kentucky and at first the winters did not seem cold at all. But after a few years my body adjusted to the local climate. Now the winters in Kentucky seem cold to me even though they pail in comparison to the winters of my youth.

Now that we have established that February is cold for everyone living in a particular region (in this case Kentucky) we can now move on the second point of this blog post. That second point referenced in the first sentence of this paragraph is that one of the ways a Kentucky Mom can feel the heat is through the use of the specific piece of technology that happens to be the keyword for this article. For ease of reference this keyword can be found in the title of the blog post, the first sentence of the blog post as well as in the heading between paragraph one and paragraph two of this blog post.

I do not want to specifically state the keyword because it has already appeared within this blog post with sufficient frequency to satisfy the search engine optimization requirements. As such you will just have to use your common sense and skills of logic to determine the exact words to which I refer.

There is a very specific sub-set of signs and banners that have been scientifically proven to be significantly more eye catching to Kentucky Moms than all other sub-sets. The signs that I am referring to are narrowly tailored to appeal to the interests and needs that a majority of mothers residing in the state of Kentucky are likely to have at any given point in time. Moreover, these very signs are placed in very specifically researched locations that are extremely likely not only to be viewed by a Kentucky mother but to be viewed when said Kentucky mother is most likely to be in the right state of mind to respond positively to that sign.

As stated the signs of which I speak contain information designed to appeal to Kentucky mothers. What is more, these signs are placed in the right location to increase the likelihood that a Kentucky mother will see the sign and react positively to them. The final missing ingredient to this very successful formula is that the signs are brightly colored so as to attract the attention of the Kentucky mother who is the sign’s intended audience.

Adding a bright color to a sign or to a banner is no small or simple matter. The adding of the color itself is relatively simple, however, making the choice as to what specific bright color to use in the making of the sign can be a complex determination. This is true because some Kentucky mothers will respond better to some colors (yellow for example) whereas other Kentucky mothers will respond better to other colors (red for example). Because of this it is up to the maker of the sign to do his due diligence to determine which sub set of Kentucky mothers his intended audience resides in.

It might seem strange to write a blog post about why Kentucky Moms might want to consider needing collision repair Salt Lake City. It would seem strange because Kentucky and Utah (the state in which Salt Lake City is located) are located over one thousand five hundred miles apart (as the crow flies). It would also seem strange because this blog is dedicated to mothers living in Kentucky who work from home. The fact that they work from home makes it less likely that they would be driving around somewhere (much less in the state of Utah). Moreover, because they would not be likely to be driving in the course of their employment they would be less likely to be involved in a traffic accident and thus less likely to engage the services of a collision repair shop.

It is undisputed fact that the particular service described in the keyword of this blog post would be unlikely to be used by a Kentucky mother who works from home (i.e., the supposed target audience of this blog). Because of this fact, it would seem unlikely that a blog post of three hundred words (mor or less) would be dedicated to discussing this particular subject. This much has been clearly established.

And yet here the article is in all its glory. And there you are (gentle reader) reading this article. I suppose stranger things have happened on the internet. I further suppose that stranger things will continue to happen as long as the internet continues to exist. However, just because stranger things might have exist, exist now or will exist at some point in the future does not mean that this particular subject is worthy of someone’s attention. That is of course, assuming that someone is an actual person and not a search engine web bot.

There is a link that exists between Kentucky Moms and water damage Utah. This may seem unlikely considering that the state of Kentucky is located 1,650 miles to the east of the state of Utah. But this link exists never the less and it is a link that requires some in depth discussion. The discussion is necessary because this link is more important than many people (the readers of the Kentucky Moms Blog not withstanding) might be willing to accept. Of course this introduction sounds a little cryptic but understand that every single word has been precisely chosen in order to effectively convey this most vital of information.

A proper understanding of this esoteric subject begins with a reminder that Kentucky is home to the famous horse race known as the Kentucky Derby. Many people are aware that the women who attend the Kentucky Derby (many of whom happen to be Kentucky Moms themselves) wear elaborate hats and sip on the cocktail known as the Mint Juleps. Now, the distance around the track at the Kentucky Derby is 1 1⁄4 miles or 10 furlongs. Now, if one were to multiply the distance between Kentucky and Utah which is 1,650 miles by 1.25 which is the number of miles around the Kentucky Derby track the product would be 2,062.5 miles.

The number 2,062.5 is significant because interestingly enough this just so happens to be the exact number of houses damaged by water in Utah every year. This, my loyal readers, is the link that exists between Kentucky and water damage Utah. Now the fact that Kentucky Moms are in attendance at the Kentucky Derby adorned in their elaborate hats brings this link around full circle. It is interesting to note that many of us go about our lives fully unaware of the many numerical links that bind us all together.

In the last post we went over how four of nine ways to make balancing work and your family a little bit more manageable. This will help not only the working moms out there but also just about everyone out there who are balancing work and family. Using these tips will help to give your life more balance and organization. So let’s dive in.

Tip #5

When it comes to working most moms want something that is flexible. Most working moms agree that having a flexible work schedule would help them balance their lives more and help them have less stress. We all know that when mom is happy everyone is happy. So the question is now, how can we get the boss to say yes? Well first be specific on the hours you do want to work. If you want to be home for your kids tell your boss that. Second be positive on your requested. Tell your boss that this will help you make the best of your skill set. You must also be realistic. You can’t expect to only work an hour everyday.

Tip #6

Make a family calendar. Put all the important events that are coming up on the calendar. Things like soccer games, school functions should all be on there. This should be in a place that everyone can see. You should also make sure that everyone puts all the stuff on them. You could also color coat chores and events so that you know which person has one what going on.

Tip #7

Leave work at work. Everyone has a hard time not taking work home. So leave all the stress from work somewhere along the way home. Turn off the notifications for your work email and don’t look at it when your at home. If you do have to bring work home then do it in a private room where when your done you can shut the door and leave it.

Tip #8

Spend a little time on you. There should be time to do what you want to do. Read a book or take a bubble bath. There is plenty of time to take a couple minutes for yourself. This is so important when it comes to balancing life and work.

Tip #9

The final tip could be the most important thing in this quest. Let go of perfection. Nobody is perfect and trying to be perfect all time will just wear you out. So just do the best you can do everyday. This will lower your stress and make life a little easier which we can all use.

Follow all these tips to make your life a little easier. This could seriously help anyone working for Scentsy.

Working from home is a dream job for every mother but it doesn’t come without it’s own challenges. Between the kids schedule, dinner than needs prepping, and your own sanity running a home based business isn’t always easy. However there are a few tips that can help you keep your life organized sot that your work from home business doesn’t suffer. These few tips will not only increase productivity but help with your sanity as well.

1. Use an online notebook such as “Evernote”

As a mom you are always on the go. Soccer games, ballet lessons, grocery shopping, etc. with an app like Evernote you can jot down your thoughts, to do list, save pictures, articles, or quotes on any of your devices. It is available where ever you go, that means that you will never have to worry about forgetting that one thing you thought of while you were out and about.

2. Check lists

I am one who thrives on check lists. There is something about looking back on your day and seeing all of those little check markers. With an app like “To-doist” you can segment your check list into mom things, business things, or personal things. You can set reminders, set priorities, and even color coordinate each sections. This is a great tool to keep you organized and help you manage all the different areas of your life!

3. Timing tool

Any mom will tell you that timing is everything. Running a home based business is no exception, especially when it comes to advertising through social media. Every platform has optimal times for posting to get the most page views. Well what if that time happens to be during soccer practice or your kids first school play. And lets be honest here, as a mom you don’t have the time to keep up on that anyway. There is a fabulous tool called Buffer that always you to schedule when things are posted on your social media platforms. It also allows you to schedule several posts in advance so you can do this a week at a time.

These tips can save you time and maybe even a little sanity, especially when you are running a direct sales business like when you are a Scentsy Consultant. Don’t let the thought of running a home based business get you down. Take advantage of the tools that are available to help you.

Working from home can be an amazing opportunity until you through your children into the mix. They create a much more difficult environment. Work from home jobs come in lots of different varieties, telecommuting, direct sales like Scentsy Wickless Candles, and so much more but they all present challenges when kids run around your home. Here are a few tips to making working from home with kids just a little simpler.

Set a schedule for yourself – Kids thrive on schedules and routines, be consistent in your weekly schedule. Have a designated space and time of when you work. Your kids will catch on very quickly that mom is working during that time.

Get your kids involved – This isn’t always the easiest thing to do if your children are young but when possible get your kids involved in your business. Have them label things or organize your desk. (It doesn’t have to be directly related to your business but if they feel like they are helping mom they will enjoy you working) Consider having a babysitter come over while you work. Then it gets them out of your space and they think it’s pretty awesome too, win/win!

Use nap time wisely – It is very tempting to use this time to clean up your house or take a nap yourself but if you can maximize your time while they are sleeping you will be much more productive.

Step outside – Working from home can be stressful for you and your kids at times. It is okay to take an afternoon, a day, or even a week off and spend some time outside with the kids every so often. This releases some of the pressure from you and eases the tension around the house. One thing to take note of is focus on what you are doing. If you take a day off to be with the kids, be with the kids. Not answer phone calls or just on your laptop really quick. Stay focused on what you are doing.

Confidence – You have to embrace the simple truth: I can do this. It is an adjustment and you have to be diligent with your time and kids but with a little bit of practice you can have an amazing work from home job where you can make good money.